Éprouve

Éprouve is a French verb that translates to "to feel," "to experience," or "to test" in English. Its usage is versatile and can denote a wide range of sensations, emotions, or examinations.

As a verb, éprouve conjugates in the present tense as "j'éprouve" (I feel/experience), "tu éprouves" (you feel/experience), "il/elle/on éprouve" (he/she/one feels/experiences), "nous éprouvons" (we feel/experience), "vous éprouvez" (you feel/experience), and "ils/elles éprouvent" (they feel/experience).

In the context of emotions, éprouve is often used to describe experiencing a feeling. For example, "J'éprouve de la joie" means "I feel joy." It can also describe experiencing hardship or difficulty, such as "Il éprouve des difficultés" meaning "He is experiencing difficulties."

Beyond emotions, éprouve can also signify a physical sensation or a trial. "Elle éprouve une douleur" translates to "She feels a pain." In a more technical or investigative sense, it can mean to test or verify something. For instance, "Nous devons éprouver la solidité de cette structure" means "We must test the strength of this structure." The past participle is "éprouvé," which can be used as an adjective meaning "tested," "proven," or "experienced."